Is the Secret Service going to increase President Obama's protection?

[Aristus]

I would hope that was standard practice in cases such as this.

Still hoping and praying for Congresswoman Gifford's survival in the face of conflicting news reports...

[Cali_Democrat]

1. Obama has received more threats against his life than any President in history

Of course this is because he's black and a dem.

I would imagine that he's already got a lot of security.

[elocs]

One would hope so when you read comments like this on Fox News:

scrotor Just now

Yay, another dead DemocRAT!! If the shooter was white, he's a true American hero, not a terrorist or murderer. A Real Patriot. I only wish the victim had been Obama, Reid or Pelosi. Semper fi! I LOVE AMERICA!!!

[high density]

3. America is about killing people you don't like now?

Maybe it really is time to find somewhere else to go.

[tekisui]

2. I am sure Obama is very well protected, and has been.

The increase apparently needs to be for members of the House and Senate.

[treestar]

4. I doubt they need that but wonder how much security do

congresspeople get and will they want to give them some?

[Phx_Dem]

5. I'm hoping his SS protection is already so great that it can't be increased.

The threats against him have been off the charts since his was elected.